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WILLIAMSON ROAD CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN, ROANOKE, VIRGINIA – Originally organized in 1948, the Williamson Road Church of the Brethren moved to its present location on Pioneer Road in 1951.  Since that time various additions had been constructed to the facility, but in early 1980s Dimensional Dynamics was hired to design and oversee the construction of the largest addition which would include Education Classrooms, Offices, a Library, and an Entrance Narthex/Fellowship/Dinning Hall.  The final design unified the overall facility and created a functional solution that offered many multi-use options for ministry programs within the church.  Please enjoy taking a look at this project completed in 1987.

PROPOSED MASTER PLAN RENDERING

PROPOSED MASTER PLAN RENDERING

 

SITE PLAN

SITE PLAN

UPPER LEVEL FLOOR PLAN

UPPER LEVEL FLOOR PLAN

LOWER LEVEL PLAN

LOWER LEVEL PLAN

DINNING LAYOUT OPTIONS

DINNING LAYOUT OPTIONS

CONSTRUCTION UNDER WAY

CONSTRUCTION UNDER WAY

CONSTRUCTION UNDER WAY

CONSTRUCTION UNDER WAY

CONSTRUCTION UNDER WAY

CONSTRUCTION UNDER WAY

CONSTRUCTION UNDER WAY

CONSTRUCTION UNDER WAY

CONSTRUCTION UNDER WAY

CONSTRUCTION UNDER WAY

CLASSROOM

CLASSROOM

NARTHEX/DINNING AREA

NARTHEX/DINNING AREA

LIBRARY AREA

LIBRARY AREA

COMPLETED EXTERIOR

COMPLETED EXTERIOR

COMPLETED EXTERIOR SHOWING CAR DROP-OFF

COMPLETED EXTERIOR SHOWING CAR DROP-OFF

COMPLETED EXTERIOR

COMPLETED EXTERIOR

WILLIAMSON ROAD CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN

WILLIAMSON ROAD CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN

THE BAPTIST TEMPLE, Bluebell, Pennsylvania – Also known as Grace Baptist Church of Bluebell, was founded in 1872 and was originally located in Center City Philadelphia.  Their previous facility, located at the corner of Broad and Berks Streets still exists today and is now part of Temple University.  As one of Dimensional Dynamics early projects, the relocation of this congregation to Skippack Pike in Bluebell happened in the early 1970s.  The functional single story design gave this congregation the flexibility it needed to meet the many needs for multiple ministry programs on this site.  Our Founding Partner, the Reverend L. Gordon Bucy, was pleased to be a part of the design and oversaw the construction of this incredible facility. It was in 1993, after his passing that I had the opportunity to first visit this church facility as I attended Gordon’s Memorial Service.  A day I will always remember and church I will never forget.  Please enjoy taking a look at this project constructed in 1975.

RENDERING OF PROPOSED CHURCH FACILITY

RENDERING OF PROPOSED CHURCH FACILITY

PROPOSED SITE PLAN

PROPOSED SITE PLAN

PROPOSED PHASE ONE

PROPOSED PHASE ONE

FLEXIBLE SEATING OPTIONS

FLEXIBLE SEATING OPTIONS

SITE ENTRANCE

SITE ENTRANCE

CURRENT VIEW OF FACILITY

CURRENT VIEW OF FACILITY

ENTRANCE DROP-OFF

ENTRANCE DROP-OFF

BELL TOWER

BELL TOWER

ENTRANCE FACADE

ENTRANCE FACADE

SIDE FACADE

SIDE FACADE

NARTHEX VIEW TOWARDS WORSHIP

NARTHEX VIEW TOWARDS WORSHIP

WORSHIP SPACE AND CHOIR

WORSHIP SPACE AND CHOIR

WORSHIP SPACE

WORSHIP SPACE

NARTHEX VIEW TOWARDS WORSHIP

NARTHEX VIEW TOWARDS WORSHIP

CHANCEL

CHANCEL

DELIVERANCE TABERNACLE BAPTIST CHURCH, Chester Township, Pennsylvania – Now called Eternal Hope of Glory, this congregation was established in May of 1980 by Pastor Leroy H. Carter.  It was in July of 1983 that the church had the opportunity to purchase a one-acre parcel of land from Chester Township for a total of $1.00.  This land was to be the location of their new church home.  In 1985 the leadership of the church contacted Dimensional Dynamics to start the process of planning and design of that new home.  We were honored to be there guiding the church through the entire process until the facility’s final completion in 1989.  Please enjoy taking a look at this project constructed in 1989.

CURRENT VIEW OF FACILITY

CURRENT VIEW OF FACILITY

 

MASTER PLAN SITE PLAN

MASTER PLAN SITE PLAN

PHASE ONE SITE PLAN

PHASE ONE SITE PLAN

PHASE ONE FACILITY

PHASE ONE FACILITY

CHURCH SITE

CHURCH SITE

GROUND BREAKING - 1987

GROUND BREAKING – 1987

GROUND BREAKING - 1987

GROUND BREAKING – 1987

GROUND BREAKING - 1987

GROUND BREAKING – 1987

GROUND BREAKING - 1987

GROUND BREAKING – 1987

CONSTRUCTION PHASE

CONSTRUCTION PHASE

CONSTRUCTION PHASE

CONSTRUCTION PHASE

FINISHED FACILITY - 1989

FINISHED FACILITY – 1989

WORSHIP CENTER

WORSHIP CENTER

CALVARY ROAD CHURCH OF GOD, Carlisle, Pennsylvania – This wonderful project incorporated Dimensional Dynamics’ sensitivity to energy efficiency in the Master Plan design and the construction of Phase One.  Now called Lighthouse Church of God, the approved Phase One design added much needed administration space and a new entrance and gathering space to an existing two story church facility.  The primary focus, to create a functional addition that would allow for future growth on this site, was also balanced by the need to create an energy efficient solution that would enable this church to save significant funds in their heating costs.  At a time when energy cost were soaring in our country, church facilities everywhere were being burdened by sudden fuel costs that were unheard of previously.  For most churches, having one large boiler to heat the entire facility was the norm, even when vast portions of that facility were not being used everyday.  Dimensional Dynamics was, and still is, highly sensitive to the financial burden churches have when maintaining their facilities.  The idea of heating and cooling any facility with one unit, even when zoned, has created onerous costs for churches across America as the cost of fuel has risen.  For this project, the prospect of savings led to a delightful addition and renovation of and Historic Resource in the town of Carlisle, Pennsylvania.  Please enjoy taking a look at this project constructed in 1981.

CURRENT FACILITY

CURRENT FACILITY

EXISTING SITE PLAN

EXISTING SITE PLAN

PROPOSED SITE - MASTER PLAN

PROPOSED SITE – MASTER PLAN

PROPOSED MASTER PLAN

PROPOSED MASTER PLAN

"THE GUIDE" - ARTICLE ABOUT THE CHURCH DESIGN AND OUR FOUNDING PARTNER, REV. L. GORDON BUCY

“THE GUIDE” – ARTICLE ABOUT THE CHURCH DESIGN AND OUR FOUNDING PARTNER, REV. L. GORDON BUCY

EXISTING CHURCH FACILITY

EXISTING CHURCH FACILITY

PHASE ONE UNDER CONSTRUCTION

PHASE ONE UNDER CONSTRUCTION

PHASE ONE UNDER CONSTRUCTION

PHASE ONE UNDER CONSTRUCTION

SOLAR TOWER UNDER CONSTRUCTION

SOLAR TOWER UNDER CONSTRUCTION

IMG_7554 TAYLOR REAL ESTATE EXPERIENCE – Had a wonderful time with Doug and Jill Taylor sharing my experiences with the adaptive reuse of historic barns and carriage houses throughout Pennsylvania’s Chester and Delaware Counties. My specialized work with church facilities has given me the understanding of how to work with a variety of structures, styles and ages, and has given me the opportunity and knowledge on how to overcome the bewildering process of saving these historic resources. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/dimdyn and remember to check out our webpage at www.dimdyn.com  Watch my interview with the TAYLOR REAL ESTATE EXPERIENCE